Senior Structural Engineer

Tetra Tech; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bellevue seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves designing innovative solutions for civil infrastructure projects, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in structural engineering and a strong grasp of relevant design tools and methods, contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of infrastructure.

Benefits

Flexible health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off options

Free parking

Easy freeway access

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant structural engineering experience.
• PE certification (SE licensure preferred).
• Expertise in concrete and steel design.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze civil works structures ensuring compliance.
• Oversee development of calculations, specifications, and design plans.
• Mentor and guide junior staff.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering

Master’s degree in civil or structural engineering

Tools

SAP2000

SAFE

LPILE

GROUP

ANSYS

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Are you a passionate structural engineer looking to make an impact in the field of civil infrastructure? Our Bellevue Design Center is looking for aSenior Structural Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team that specializes in innovative engineering solutions for inland navigation structures, waterfront facilities, dams, hydropower projects, bridges, flood risk reduction, and fish passage structures. This role offers the chance to work alongside industry leaders and local experts, tackling projects that shape the future of critical infrastructure. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your technical design expertise and project management skills while working on complex and rewarding projects.

Current and upcoming projects include:

New Lock Final Design: Tetra Tech is designing a new 1200’ navigation lock to be part of the U.S. Inland Waterway Navigation System. Work will include designing lock walls, guide walls and hydraulic gates. At a second new 1200’ lock project, Tetra Tech is developing design criteria, developing construction methodologies, and designing upstream and downstream guide walls.

Dam and Reservoir Design: Tetra Tech is currently performing the 30% design for a new reservoir and four new dams in Colorado. The structural design will include preliminary design for two concrete dams, spillways, stilling basins, outlet works, and inlet works.

Spillway Design: Our team is designing a new dam spillway capable of passing both floods while accommodating downstream fish passage.

As a Senior Structural Engineer at Tetra Tech, your primary focus will be to:

• Design and analyze civil works structures such as navigation locks, floodwalls, dam components, bridges, and pump stations, ensuring compliance with project-specific and code requirements.
• Utilize advanced tools, including finite element and seismic analysis, to deliver high quality structural solutions.
• Oversee the development of calculations, specifications, and design plans while performing quality control checks to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Mentor and guide junior staff, fostering their professional growth and supporting their technical expertise.
• Lead complex assignments that require innovative problem solving and the application of advanced engineering techniques.
• Respond to shop drawings, RFIs, and other construction phase inquiries to maintain alignment between design and execution.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, clients, and other project stakeholders to present design solutions, review progress, and deliver exceptional results.
• Assist in project planning, cost estimating, and proposal development, contributing to business growth and project success.

To be a successful Senior Structural Engineer in this role, you’ll need to have:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering (a master’s degree is preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant structural engineering experience, including leadership in complex projects.
• PE certification (SE licensure is preferred.)
• Expertise in structural design methods, codes, and standards, with a focus on concrete and steel design.
• Proficiency in industry standard tools such as SAP2000, SAFE, LPILE, GROUP, and 3D FEA software like ANSYS.
• Strong familiarity with BIM/CAD platforms, including AutoCAD and Revit.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to produce clear and concise reports and presentations.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to both independent and team-based work environments, both in-person and virtual.

If you’re interested in this opportunity but are unsure if you have all these qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway.

What you can expect from Tetra Tech:

• The opportunity to think and act both globally and locally. You will be part of a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial-minded team that’s backed by the resources of a large, international company. You will also have the opportunity to think outside the box to develop innovative solutions to client problems and the support to implement your ideas.
• A fair and equitable compensation package, which includes flexible health benefits, 401(k) match, and paid time off options.
• A working environment that enables collaboration and excellence with opportunities for mentoring and growth.
• A highly collaborative team working flexibly in the office and from home.
• Free parking and easy freeway access.

We offer a competitive salary for this position, with a range of $125,000-$180,000, determined based on your education, qualifications, and professional experience.

What else should you know?

If your experience aligns with this role, one of our recruiters will reach out to schedule a phone screen. During this conversation, the recruiter will provide more details about this opportunity and answer any questions you may have.

Tetra Tech is committed to providing all employees with a safe, inclusive work environment. Through our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility (DEIA) Program, we guide all levels of employees in all our business areas to treat each other with dignity and respect. We recognize that women, Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people are often underrepresented in civil engineering and similar industries. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

Twitter: @TetraTechJobs

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.